Kishane Thompson Blazes 14.92 for 150m World Best at Miramar Invitational
Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson delivered a stunning early-season statement at the Miramar Invitational on Saturday, clocking 14.92 seconds (+1.3 m/s) to win the men’s 150 meters and record the fastest time ever run over the distance on a standard track.
Thompson surged away from the field in the rarely contested event, finishing ahead of Zimbabwe’s Tapiwanashe Makarawu, who followed closely in 14.96. The performance marks a world best for 150m on a regulation track, underlining the Jamaican’s exceptional top-end speed and transition phase.
While the 150m is not an official record event recognized by World Athletics, Thompson’s mark stands as the fastest ever recorded on a curved track. The absolute best performance remains Usain Bolt’s 14.35, set on a straight street track in Manchester in 2009.
The run further confirms Thompson’s red-hot form in 2026, positioning the Olympic 100m silver medallist as one of the leading contenders heading into the global sprint season.
Men’s 150m Results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kishane Thompson | Jamaica | 14.92 |
| 2 | Tapiwanashe Makarawu | Zimbabwe | 14.96 |
| 3 | Adrian Kerr | Jamaica | 15.21 |
| 4 | Javari Thomas | Jamaica | 15.25 |
| 5 | Cameron Crump | United States | 15.26 |
| 6 | Gary Card | Jamaica | 15.35 |
| 7 | Miguel Angel Marte | Dominican Republic | 15.66 |
The Jamaican dominance extended across the 150m events, as Tia Clayton led a national sweep in the women’s race, winning in 16.87 (1.4 m/s) ahead of compatriots Briana Williams (16.92) and her twin sister Tina Clayton (17.00).
Windy conditions influenced the sprint finals, where Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake clocked a wind-assisted 9.84 (2.2 m/s) to win the men’s 100m, while Lavanya Williams took the women’s title in 10.99 (2.6 m/s).
In the longer sprints, Barbados’ two-time world bronze medallist Sada Williams impressed in the 300m, winning in 36.23 ahead of Jamaica’s two-time world 200m champion Shericka Jackson. The second section was won by USA’s Kenondra Davis in 36.44.
Over the hurdles, USA’s Jamal Britt claimed the men’s 110m hurdles in 13.07 (0.8 m/s), while Jamaica’s Kerrica Hill won the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.81 (1.0 m/s).
Jamaica continued its strong showing in the relays, taking victory in the mixed 4x100m in 41.24.
In the field events, USA’s Monae' Nichols soared to a wind-assisted 7.07m (2.6 m/s) in the long jump and added a legal best of 6.95m (0.3 m/s). Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle won the men’s competition with 8.11m, while compatriot Danniel Thomas-Dodd topped the shot put with 19.12m.
